The Senior QA Analyst performs functional system/integrated testing of software delivered from Applications Development and/or external vendors.
Reports To: Mgr., IT QA
Department: Information Technology
Position Location: Houston, TX 77081
Essential Functions: - Works with the Business Analyst to interpret test needs as requirements are being developed and ensures standard of testing supports business needs
- Contributes and adheres to Requirements Tractability Matrix ensuring quality delivery
- Works with application programmers to resolve defects identified during the system test
- Creates Test Cases, Test Scenarios and Scripts in support of business functional requirements and in a reusable state
- Executes each script to identify defects prior to delivery of software in a production environment
- Assists in capturing and documentation of metrics in support of software testing
- Assigns severity levels to each test issue discovered during the test cycle
- Provides support for User Acceptance Testing
- Tests data to ensure it complies with specifications and presents sound recommendations through thorough analysis
- Performs System Integration, Regression and Security Testing
Qualifications Education/Experience: - Associateegree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in information systems or information technology or related testing experience
- Bacheloregree from an accredited college or university in information systems or information technology or related field, preferred
- 5 years software testing experience
- Project Life-Cycle experience
Computer Skills:
- SQL
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Visio, Access
- Automated Test tool experience, preferred
- Knowledge of the full software development life cycle
